Sinking of Merrimac in Santiago Channel Dominates War Dispatch
The navy reports Hobson and seven men sailed into Santiago harbor and sank the Merrimac to block the channel, with Spanish officials signaling willingness to exchange prisoners. Hobson and crew were captured but unharmed after a perilous plunge into enemy waters. The feed also notes allied fleet movements, lingering questions, and U.S. sentiment about the daring operation.
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Wasumeton
Navy Department
Moze
Hayrt
Merrimac
Sanciago
Hobson
Ververa
Atlanta
Santiago
Sampson
Simpson
Schley
Blavco
Madrid
Cervera
Kinestoy
Lieut
Wasither
Santiago City
Morro Castle
Oviedo
New York
Albemarle
Keut
Cushing
Juckie
Chadwick
Congress
Hubaon
Clausen
Royce
Camp at Chickamauga shows healthy troops and supply progress
At Chickamauga Ga June 6 drivers report few sickness cases among 42 000 troops and ample feeds. Columbia Arsenal will supply 12000 equipment sets weekly, field guns arrive for four light batteries, and Chickamauga Hotel is being converted into a hospital with patients expected soon. Regiments are ordered to recruit to 106 men. A planned division drill was canceled due to Gen Breckinridge’s absence.
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Chiexamavoa National Panx. Ga
Canp
Thmas
Rockwell
Ordnance Department
Columbia Arsenal
Chickamauga
3D Corps
Grant
Breckinridge
Peabody Scholarship Examination Dates Set for Nashville
The next competitive examination for the Peabody Scholarship in Nashville Tennessee will be held on July 21 and 22 1898 in the office of the State Superintendent of Education. Two vacancies will be filled.
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Peabody Scholarship
Nashville, Tenn
Teaser Catarrh Reward Offer and Cure Claim
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a te shoulder catarrh cure that fails. It vouches for J Chemy as honorable and lists Hulls Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous treating remedy. It claims universal availability through wholesale druggists and promises domestic business trustworthiness.
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Hull
J. Chemoy
Onan
Tere Brew Waar & Tevax
Miles Urges Army Honor and Duty in Memorial Day Order
Maj. Gen. Miles issues a public order urging officers and soldiers to uphold laws and regulations, strive for peak drill and discipline, and maintain army honor and patriotism. The message, dated Memorial Day, emphasizes duty to the republic and respect for authority, with inspiration from fallen heroes. Washington Post reports on June 4.
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Miles
Republic
Washington Post
Phonograph Aids Language Learning with Cylinders and Text
A phonograph is described as a tool for teaching foreign languages. Each student receives a textbook and twenty cylinders, with lessons formatted as questions and answers. The pupil places the first lesson cylinder on the device and listens through headphones as learning proceeds. The passage notes that less than one thousand-millionth part of the sun's rays reach Earth.
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Earth
Thornwell Orphanage Appeals for Immediate Help
Dr W P Jacobs and the Thornwell Orphanage urge urgent fundraising as receipts have fallen since the Spanish American War declaration. They emphasize ongoing operations and ask Friends to act now to prevent serious harm to the orphanage, noting trains, stores, schools, and churches remain open.
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W. P. Jacobs
Spain
Presentation to Butler Grant and allies at Alger ceremony
The Sons of the American Revolution plan a ceremony at Alger near Washington to honor Gen. Butler Major-Gen M C Butler and Brig Gen Fred Grant with gifts. Butler to receive a sorrel horse with military gear and Grant a sword and belt. John Calhoun of South Carolina will present to Grant and Dr French of New York will present to Butler. Special telegram to News and Courier.
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Washinatox
Charleston
Savannah
Atlanta
Butler
Holgefield
Norrow
Camp Alger
Department of the South
Gen. Buter
War Department
Gen. Butler
Alger
Virginia
Michigan
Buel
Corbin
White House
McKinley
M. C. Butler
Fred. Grant
Amp Alger
Washington
Sons of the American Revolution
Grant
John Calhoun
South Carolina
French
New York
News and Courier
Patriotic Offer To Aid Orphans During War
Rev H M Wharton of Baltimore founder of two large orphanages offers the homes to the government at no charge for children of soldiers who may die or be killed in the war Secretary Alger commends the patriotic gesture and accepts the proposal Dr Whartons Baltimore address is given for admissions applications Letters express gratitude and praise for the act
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Washington
Rev
H. M. Wharton
D. D
Baltimore
Charlotte
N. C
Luray
Alger
Wharton
Views on War Length From Gherardi and Sickles
Admiral Bancroft Gherardi predicts the war lasting at least three years citing Spanish fighters and naval needs while Gen. Daniel Sickles foresees a quick end only three years at most. Both men discuss sea power and Cuba’s status, with Sickles offering a curious take on why the declaration of war mentioned no annexation. The piece ends noting that hair turns gray faster for men than women.
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Bancroft Gherardi
Daniel E. Sickles
Spain
Hoyland
America
Cuba
United States
Sickles
Europe
Charleston postmaster appointed to succeed Mowry
Geo I Cunningham becomes Charleston postmaster replacing A A Mowry. The brief item notes local celebrations planned in Gaffney Cherokee county area and nearby community updates across the state.
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Geo. I. Cunningham
Charleston
A. A. Mowry
Gaffney
Cherokee County
John Alexander
Columbia
Rock Hill
Robert Culbert
Union
D. C
E. P. Moses
Winthrop College
Board of Trustees
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Oudet Powell
Texas
Powell
Morro
Will
Cade Powell
Keown
Lieu
New Orleans
Milea
Thornwell Orphanage
State News
Wyatt Aiken
Abbeville
Crittenden
Piedmont
G. Walt, Whitman
Jonesville
Spartanburg Herald
Elloree
8. C
W. O. Dorrity
Mary Clayton
W. H. Pinton
Clinton Gazette
Samuel Bonham
Ephraim Bonham
Saluda Township
Greenville County
Easley Oil Mill Company
B. C. Johnson
W. C. Smith
B. C. John
Robert C. Sanders
Edmund Sanders
Great Cypress Township
Myrick
Sakkehatchie
Barnwell
John P. Thomas
Co. Thoman
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